Which of the Following Is Not True About Intrinsic Motivation

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about intrinsic motivation?

• A)Results from added responsibilities.
• B)Results from doing interesting and creative work.
• C)Results from doing standard and normal work with no creativity.
• D)Results from employees that actively show pride in their work.
• E)Results from the development of personal bonds with coworkers.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological state of tension that occurs when an individual holds two conflicting thoughts, beliefs, attitudes, or perceptions simultaneously.

Imbalance

A state of lack of equilibrium or proportion, in physical contexts, emotional states, or relationships.

Self-Handicapping

A strategy where individuals create obstacles to their own success to protect self-esteem in case of failure.

Elaboration Likelihood Model

A theory in social psychology that explains different ways of processing stimuli, why they are used, and their outcomes on attitude change.